Dales legend Paula Tilbrook dies aged 89

played by Stan Richards. An Emmerdale spokesman said last night: “The family of Paula Tilbrook are sad to confirm the peaceful passing of their beloved Paula. She died of natural

causes a few months ago at home with her loved ones beside her.”

Paula’s TV debut came in 1969 in Jack Rosenthal’s sitcom The Dustbinmen and she also appeared in 11 episodes Coronation Street in 1973.

Inside Soap magazine said: “They don’t make ’em like actress Paula Tilbrook any more.” of